Campus Police Sergeant

San Joaquin Delta College•Stockton, CA

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About The Position

Under the direction of the assigned manager, the Campus Police Sergeant serves as a working shift supervisor and participates in patrol, criminal, internal, and administrative investigations and disciplinary actions. The role supervises assigned staff and oversees the day-to-day operation of assigned programs or functions. It is the first-line supervisory sworn officer class allocated to the District Police Department. The sergeant plans, directs, and supervises patrol, dispatch, and law enforcement activities during an assigned shift; supervises staff scheduling, performance, training, and adherence to departmental policies; and responds to crime, accident, and emergency scenes. The position oversees investigations, evidence handling, reports, dispatch coordination, and police activities with campus departments and outside agencies. It may assume duties of the District Police Chief in the Chief’s absence or in coordination with the Chief, and may serve as onsite incident commander during emergencies. The position requires an associate’s degree and three years of law enforcement experience as a POST-certified peace officer, including one year of leadership or supervisory experience. Required credentials include a valid California POST Basic Course certificate or waiver, a valid Class C California driver’s license by appointment, and a valid first aid/CPR certificate or ability to obtain one within 30 days of appointment. Work may include evenings, board meetings, irregular hours, weekends, and holidays. The employee frequently works outdoors in varied weather and may encounter moving mechanical parts, precarious heights, explosives, hazardous substances, blood-borne pathogens, fights, confrontations, and dissatisfied or abusive individuals. Physical duties include extended standing and walking, running, traversing uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, bending, kneeling, crouching, lifting within OSHA limits, and safely operating motor vehicles in varied weather and emergency or pursuit conditions. Reasonable accommodation will be provided consistent with applicable law.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Three years of law enforcement experience as a POST Certified Peace Officer, including one year of leadership or supervisory experience.
Valid, unexpired California Commission on Peace Officer Standards (POST) Basic Course certificate or Basic Course POST certificate waiver.
Valid Class C California Driver’s License by the time of appointment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid first aid/CPR certificate within 30 days of appointment.
Knowledge of police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation, identification techniques, and emergency response.
Knowledge of police records and reports; criminal law; apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies; rules of evidence; search and seizure; and preservation and presentation of evidence.
Knowledge of pertinent laws and codes, departmental and District policies and procedures, and supervision, leadership, training, performance evaluation, and human resources management principles and practices.
Knowledge of methods and techniques for report and professional correspondence writing, court testimony, presentations, and training.
Ability to supervise, coordinate, schedule, evaluate, and train subordinates and lead assigned staff effectively.
Ability to analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action; read, interpret, explain, follow, and apply laws and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and prepare clear, concise, comprehensive reports.
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with prosecutors and representatives of law enforcement and outside agencies.
Ability to resolve conflict constructively, develop consensus, and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, linguistic, and ethical backgrounds of community college students and staff, including cultural responsiveness and cultural humility.

Responsibilities

Serve as a shift supervisor and plan, direct, and supervise assigned patrol, dispatch, and law enforcement staff and activities.
Prepare, supervise, and direct staff work schedules and inspect conformance to dress and uniform codes.
Monitor and evaluate subordinate staff performance, maintain performance logs, and conduct evaluations and disciplinary actions.
Ensure assigned staff follow Department rules, regulations, and policies during shifts.
Assign staff development activities and assist with planning, overseeing, or facilitating training for police personnel and the campus community.
Participate in screening and selecting assigned personnel.
Respond to crime and accident scenes and supervise and participate in investigations, including follow-up investigations, evidence gathering, witness interviews, and suspect apprehension.
Oversee the collection and preservation of evidence and assist with evidence and property collection, preservation, and destruction.
Ensure officers are dispatched to crimes, accidents, and emergencies and provide leadership and supervision at calls as needed.
Prepare reports for trial and, when needed, appear in court to present evidence and testimony.
Maintain communications with the dispatching center and department officers.
Oversee shift activity reports and review reports submitted by dispatchers, officers, and district safety officers.
Assist in developing crime-control and prevention materials.
Coordinate work schedules with other shift sergeants.
Assist in maintaining and updating the automated parking system and maintaining and upgrading the Automated Records Management System.
Coordinate police activities with campus departments and outside agencies.
Participate in planning, developing, implementing, and managing the District Police Department budget as assigned.
Perform District Police Chief and Public Safety Programs duties and responsibilities in the Chief’s absence or in coordination with the Chief.
Assist the District Police Chief in planning, coordinating, and administering department operations, policies, goals, objectives, and procedures.
Participate on committees and task forces and in special assignments.
Respond to citizen complaints and requests for information and conduct assigned informal and formal complaint investigations.
Conduct assigned administrative reviews or investigations.
Provide technical staff assistance to the District Police Chief or College Administration, including specialized project research, public information, legislative analysis, and statistical analysis.
Evaluate assigned operations and activities and recommend improvements or modifications.
Assume command and coordinate police activities during emergencies, serving as onsite incident commander.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.